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Cardinals catcher Ivan Herrera has been called up to the majors to serve as backup catcher after the injury to Willson Contreras. After beginning the season as the Cardinals backup catcher, Herrera was sent to Triple-A in June following a return from injury and was not recalled until August 25. In the meantime, Pedro Pages has cemented himself as a plus defensive and a solid … [Read more...] about Cardinals Catcher Called Up From Triple-A

The new MLB Pipeline rankings for the St. Louis Cardinals feature some new faces at the top of the list. That includes a new number-one prospect and a pitcher who soared up the organization’s rankings. The new rankings released in mid-August moved the Cardinals up from 23rd in the League to 19th. Plenty of Movement in New Cardinals Prospect Rankings A New Top Prospect The … [Read more...] about Cardinals New Top Prospect List Features Potential Rising Stars

St. Louis Cardinals’ experienced starting pitcher Lance Lynn is making significant progress in his recovery from a knee injury that forced him out of action on July 30. Lynn has been actively participating in live batting practice sessions to regain his form, and the Cardinals’ manager, Oliver Marmol, has indicated that Lynn’s overall condition is quite promising. Looking … [Read more...] about Cardinals Could Use Six-Man Rotation When Veteran Returns

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Nolan Gorman was sent to Triple-A Memphis, and infielder José Fermin has been recalled. Cardinals Infielder Sent To Triple-A Gorman’s Rough Season After playing in 119 games in 2023, Gorman conceivably had cemented himself as an everyday player in the Cardinals infield. His numbers in 2024, however, have seen a sharp decline. Through 107 games in … [Read more...] about Cardinals Infielder Sent To Triple-A

In the midst of another bad stretch, the St. Louis Cardinals announced four roster moves on Tuesday. Perhaps ahead of one last postseason push, the Cardinals reinstated Matt Carpenter from the injured list, recalled first baseman Luken Baker from Triple-A, optioned outfielder Jordan Walker to Triple-A, and released shortstop Brandon Crawford. We have made the following roster … [Read more...] about Cardinals Release Two-Time World Series Champion, Demote Top Prospect